The Apparatus Architects: FDSOA Symposium and 2010 Engine News
Hosts Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur review issues that surfaced during the recent Fire Department Safety Officers Association's (FDSOA) apparatus symposium. Hear Jim Juneau's version of the Ten Commandments for emergency vehicle response.
You'll also want hear what they have to say about the cost impact on the new engine standards and what it means for the manufacturers.
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About the Author
Tom Shand
TOM SHAND, who is a Firehouse contributing editor, is a 36-year veteran of the fire service. He works with Michael Wilbur at Emergency Vehicle Response, consulting on a variety of fire apparatus and fire department master-planning issues. Shand is a member of the Firehouse Hall of Fame.
Michael Wilbur
MICHAEL WILBUR, who is a Firehouse contributing editor, retired as a lieutenant in FDNY, where he was last assigned to Ladder Company 27 in the Bronx. He has served on FDNY's Apparatus Purchasing Committee and consults on a variety of apparatus-related issues around the country. Wilbur is a member of the Firehouse Hall of Fame. For further information, access his website at www.emergencyvehicleresponse.com.